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Mountainsmith Ghost is back
I noticed that Mountainsmith has re introduced the Ghost for 2012. I still use mine and think it's one of the best all around light packs. Interesting, although I don't recall the...
Colorado Trail 2012 Gear List
It's in my profile. Help me lose some weight. (The scale is on the way so I used weights that I found on websites). *I know I can lose some weight with...
Did REI lose their scale?
Has anyone noticed that most of the clothing items no longer have weights in the specification tabs? But I only noticed it subliminally. I think the last few times I was there...
What is the best sleeping pad? Maybe Peak Elite AC?
Hi, I did look in files and archives but I did not find too much that would help me. I have never backpacked before, only day hikes so I need some help...
Vapor Trail belt: weight? go without?
I'm away from access to a decent scale. Does anybody have a weight for a Granite Gear Vapor Trail hip belt, size M? And has anyone used a VT without the hip...
Best rain jacket for under $150?
Looking for a rain jacket around the $100 range, no more than $150 at most. Got a few options: -Marmot PreCip -North Face Venture -Patagonia Torrentshell -Outdoor Research Helium -Columbia Hail Tech...
Best way to pitch a tarp with a cantanary ridge?
I just purchased a hmg echo 1 tarp and was wondering to pitch it I won't be using trekking poles I am going to use a length of cord should I tie...
Shelter Pictures - Stormy conditions
It seems that a common discussion that arises around here is which shelter (tarp, mid, tunnel tent, freestanding, ect) is best in nasty weather (i.e., lots of wind and rain, or snow)....
Your Best Gear of 2010
ULA Circuit: Think I chose this last year as well, but I am still super happy with it. Tarptent Double Rainbow: After using this a few times with my wife I sold...
First time I ever weighed my gear!
I have been hiking/camping/backpacking ever since I was a kid, but I never sat and got a scale out and put my gear to the whole lightweight test with my current set...
Skins for Rossi BC 70 skis
What climbing skins should I get for my Rossi BC 70 xc skis? They're 189 cm, waxless, fish scale kick zone, metal edges. Should I just get whatever full-length Black Diamond skin...
Best tent for rain
What are some of the better tents for keeping one dry from the rain in the wet Adirondacks. Looking for a 2-person tent that is ~3.5lbs or less. I would be looking...
Cook/Eat System
Surely there could only be a very few grams between models though? Here's the weights for mine which is for a 1.9L Evernew. My scale isn't very good so all I have...
First time Winter BP'er. HALP!
Hello there, I am looking for some advice on my first jaunt into the snowy woods. I plan to layer some clothing to extend the scale of my bag. I only own...
Favorite Mid-Layer?
I find mid-layer clothing to be the hardest to get good performance/weight ratios on. What is your favorite? So far, Power Stretch is the best I've found and about 10oz for a...
Best Sub-10 oz rain jacket
My current rain jacket is a bomber Marmot Alpinist that is great for extreme weather and brush busting but at 20 oz I know I can get by with less when I...
Sierra Prime: Off Trail in California’s High Country
Companion forum thread to:Sierra Prime: Off Trail in California's High Country AGGGGHHH! Cubicle fever! Must escape to mountains! Best article ever?! I'm doing a trip in the same area this summer. I...
My 3 season gear
I have no scale so I deleted everything. UPDATE: I found a scale to use so tomorrow I will have weights for everything. I mostly go on trips in northern MN. Are...
tarptent for 1 (or possibly 2)
Ok, so be honest; How difficult (on a scale of 1-10) is it to make the Henry Shires tarptent with beak and floor? I've been looking over the plans again and again...
You Tell Me…What is the Best Gear Ever???
OK...here is a question that everyone can have input and that will probably - have many correct answers - bring back fond memories - spark heated debated - and maybe provide some...
